The headline mentions "tapping", and I see "tap to pay" on other NFC terminals. Is that just to ensure people get their devices close, or does that act of tapping actually do anything?
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Unlock Your Door by Tapping Your iPhone With Schlage's New Smart Lock
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Does this apply if I don’t have any of the locks yet? I can order them all together since everything is old and from a different company.
I've had a couple of locksmiths tell me that nobody picks locks anymore. It's as you said, kick-ins or crowbars.
Years ago my house was entered by some kids who broke a window and turned the knob. My father put double keyed deadbolts on the outer doors and even screwed the windows shut where they entered with allen screws, figuring most burglars don't carry them
My housekeeper is paid $30/hour, she got a free iPhone with a cellular contact, and anyone with a spouse and kids and traditional locks has several copies of keys out there.
You use a keyed knob for your bathroom?
How nervous about being disturbed while sitting on the throne are you?
Very.
meh. They’ll just snatch off the street, put a bag over your head, drive you home, and do whatever it is they want.
I don’t know about all y’all, but I’m too boring to be concerned with the professionals. It’s the amateurs and the crackheads that I’m guarding against
Actually they sneak in and install keyloggers to get your encryption passwords and next thing you know, your government coup is ruined.
Even if you have an alarm system, you dont activate it everytime, even if u go out with the dog for 10minutes. And burglars doesnt need 10h... anyway, here in europe, the only "kickable" doors are seen in american movies
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Most of the cleaners were I live aren’t paid as much, and often have terrible English. They get the work done though, and the value for money is good.
I’d say in this case, we just wouldn’t benefit from a smart lock, only two of us has the keys, and my parents for emergency situations.
Even if you have an alarm system, you dont activate it everytime, even if u go out with the dog for 10minutes. And burglars doesnt need 10h... anyway, here in europe, the only "kickable" doors are seen in american movies
If I’m out with the dog for ten minutes I’m still within view of my front door.
Plus I dont live in a crime-ridden neighborhood, so there’s far less risk than perhaps you face where you are.
Yeah ok, and they have a knife or a gun. They can have my phone, my life is worth more than a phone. My keys stay in my pocket. By the time I get them out they already stabbed me or shot me.
You would be incorrect as the locks sold out within an hour of this article being published.
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Uh no. There is still stock left on the sites you providedYou would be incorrect as the locks sold out within an hour of this article being published.
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I know my opinion might be unpopular...
But there's something reassuring about having a simple, yet reliable mechanical solution.
I know the phone is technically even more secure than a key (which can open a house easily if stolen), but still...
If a traditional door is locked it is locked.
With a software solution I'm always afraid of some kind of software glitch ot hacking of any kind.
Rember all the scandals that happened with Amazon Echoes and Security Cameras...
But there's something reassuring about having a simple, yet reliable mechanical solution.
I know the phone is technically even more secure than a key (which can open a house easily if stolen), but still...
If a traditional door is locked it is locked.
With a software solution I'm always afraid of some kind of software glitch ot hacking of any kind.
Rember all the scandals that happened with Amazon Echoes and Security Cameras...
I've heard that Schlage is one of those companies that makes quiet product changes over time -- perhaps they got better after I purchased mine. My experience does make me a bit gun-shy with their stuff, though.
That may be possible, though I’ve had mine for about four years now. I do check for firmware updates every third blue moon. It could also just be luck of the draw.
I’ll also note that the keypad isn’t fool proof. Came back after being away a few days and the lock was completely dead. Odd since battery life is phenomenal and it’s good about alerting to low battery.
Turns out one of the AA cells failed suddenly, leaking a little bit. Being a belt and suspenders sort of fellow I retrieved the well hidden and virtually never used spare key to open the door.
I really wanted to get this product but just can’t justify the $300 price. I currently have a Schlage smart lock that is HomeKit compatible. I can ask Siri to unlock the front door and it works. Spending $300 to do the same but holding my watch to the door seems like a waste of money. If i didn’t already have a smart lock i would buy this in a heartbeat.
Also reading some of the comments you guys live in some rough neighborhoods
Also reading some of the comments you guys live in some rough neighborhoods
Lowes and Home Depot are sold out. Build.com claims to only have 41 left.
I’d say you’re very wrong. They are indeed popular. Have 3 myself.
Not everyone shares your narrow minded view on everything.